Awakast at ToGetAir conference
Kasper Stasiak, founder of Awakast P.S.A, delivered an insightful address at the TOGETAIR 2024 Climate Summit, participating in a panel discussion titled “Digitalizacja w służbie klimatu: jak zmieni się biznes i komunikacja w najbliższych latach? Rozwój sieci i cyberbezpieczeństwo.” This event, held on April 22-23, 2024, in Warsaw, brought together experts from various sectors to discuss critical topics at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability.
The discussion featured esteemed panelists including:
- Tomasz Dreslerski, Board Member, Microsoft Poland
- Michał Gąsior, Expert, GovTech Poland Department, Ministry of Digitization
- Mariusz Makowski, Chief Financial Officer, Mars Wrigley in Poland, acting CEO
- Michał Ratajczak, CEO & Co-Founder, Gridaly
- Przemysław Białkowski, Journalist, Television Presenter
The TOGETAIR 2024 Climate Summit, organized by the Fundacja Czyste Powietrze and Fundacja Pozytywnych Idei, serves as a crucial platform for exchanging ideas, fostering cooperation, and promoting initiatives aimed at achieving climate goals. This year’s event featured three thematic stages: Climate Care, Business Connect, and Future Cooperation, providing a comprehensive forum for discussing ecological trends, business responsibilities, and innovative technological solutions.
Key Takeaways from the Panel
During the panel, Kasper emphasized the significant role small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in Poland’s economy, contributing nearly 50% of the country’s GDP. He highlighted the ethical considerations in AI and communication, stressing the importance of addressing bias and cultural differences in AI training. He urged businesses to prioritize cybersecurity when selecting AI providers to ensure data protection and integrity.
Kasper also underscored the critical importance of ethics and privacy in AI development, stating:
Privacy and ethics are two basic concepts that should accompany us all the time during AI development
He stressed the need for companies to prioritize cybersecurity when choosing AI providers, ensuring that AI systems are secure and ethically managed.
Highlighting Awakast’s mission, Stasiak shared insights on how AI can enhance HR processes, making recruitment more efficient and beneficial for both recruiters and candidates. He noted,
Can AI take your job? No, but the person that knows how to efficiently use it might
emphasizing the importance of educating clients and organizations about AI’s capabilities and limitations
Addressing the challenges in cybersecurity, Stasiak pointed out that simple phishing attacks remain effective and that new attack vectors are emerging with advancing technologies. He warned of the risks associated with sharing personal data with AI systems, which could be exploited more effectively than data on social media platforms.
Furthermore, Stasiak discussed the role of regulations in driving technological advancement. He argued that regulations, while seemingly restrictive, are essential for fostering innovation, similar to how regulations have driven progress in the automotive and green energy sectors. In the context of AI, these regulations will promote responsible development and application.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Stasiak highlighted Awakast’s commitment to goals such as gender equality, inclusive economic growth, and productive employment. He emphasized the importance of integrating these goals into business practices to contribute to a sustainable future.
TOGETAIR 2024 provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration among experts from various sectors. Awakast remains committed to leveraging AI ethically and responsibly to drive positive change in the HR industry and beyond.
Awakast continues to pioneer innovative HR solutions, ensuring that both technology and ethics are at the forefront of our mission. Join us as we navigate the future of AI, digitization, and sustainability.
find out more at:
https://www.money.pl/gospodarka/mars-wrigley-inwestycja-w-klimat-to-rozsadna-polityka-biznesowa-7029907911801504a.html
https://togetair.eu/relacja/
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